Paper II · Part B — History

Mahatma Gandhi and his Teachings

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Concept

Mahatma Gandhi led India's freedom movement on the principles of truth (Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa). His methods of Satyagraha influenced movements worldwide.

He stressed self-reliance, communal harmony and upliftment of the poor.

Key Points & Formulas

Satyagraha: non-violent resistance based on truth.
Ahimsa: non-violence in thought, word and deed.
Emphasis on Swadeshi, khadi and village self-reliance.
Campaigns: Champaran (1917), Non-Cooperation, Salt March, Quit India.

Worked Example

Q. What is meant by Satyagraha?

'Satya' = truth, 'agraha' = firmness/insistence.

Satyagraha is non-violent insistence on truth — peaceful resistance to injustice.

Gandhi used it as the main weapon of the freedom struggle.

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Question 1

NDA I 2021

Where and when did Mahatma Gandhi make his first public appearance in India on coming back from South Africa after two decades?

Question 2

NDA Practice 2026

The Indian National Congress was founded in the year

Question 3

NDA I 2026

Consider the following statements regarding the Industrial Revolution in Britain:

I. There was availability of banks which could loan money to set up industries.

II. There was a good transport network.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4

NDA I 2026

The large well supplying water to the Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro was located

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